United News: March - April 2018

United News: March - April 2018

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In this edition of the United News the construction of the new video recording studio is covered along with this issue focusing on the upcoming holy days. Good News articles include, "God is Listening," "The Passover and Divine Healing," "A Vistor's First Visit to a UCG Sabbath Services" and "Grumbling" which are all great for thinking on and preparing for the holy days. News articles include winter camp coverage, information o visits to South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, East Africa, the Philippines, Chile and Argentina. There are also local church updates which includes information on the most recent Women's Enrichment Weekend in Garden Grove, California. Also, retired minister Mark Mickelson and his wife Michelle are honored for their service. 

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If we continue to move forward through the obstacles of this life we will be accomplishing God's will for us. This will is to preach the gospel and continue to move forward.

Forward: Noun, Adjective, Adverb or Verb?

4 minutes
Yes, the United Church of God is a forward-looking church in verb mode more than any other. Stay with us and pray with us to discern what direction...

United Youth Camp and Ambassador Bible College Sampler, South Africa

Following on from the success of the UYC camp held in 2016 the 2017 camp was planned. The 2016 camp combined preteens and teens into one camp allowing parents of preteens to attend with their young children. This also raised...
If there was a biblical Guinness’ Book of World Records, Peter would probably hold the record for the single most effective sermon in Church of God history—3,000 baptisms on one day (Acts 2:41). But should we be focused on the number of people who come in

Noah, Peter, Elijah and Paul

5 minutes
All their stories—Noah’s, Peter’s, Elijah’s, Paul’s and ours, too, contain a common element. It’s a commission—not a promise of results, but an...
What kind of illness have you experienced and how has God guided you through?

What I Think About Illness

2 minutes
I am a sinner who requires continuous work. I believe that illness can occur for different reasons.

Continuing God's Work in the Philippines With New Senior Pastor

The baton has been officially passed from outgoing senior pastor Earl Roemer to the new senior pastor for the Philippines, David Dobson.

Portsmouth, Ohio, Enrichment Weekend Retreat

Several Portsmouth, Ohio, brethren recently came together for an Enrichment Weekend Retreat Dec. 8-10 on the grounds of Butler Springs Camp. The weekend focused on numerous facets surrounding the topic of forgiveness.
Beyond God’s love for everyone, He is joyfully committed to generously caring for the needs of His spiritual children!

The Passover and Divine Healing: Christ’s Role as Healer as Well as Savior

8 minutes
At the Passover and throughout the year, we must “discern the Lord’s body” and remember that God’s offer of divine healing is a critically important...

Report: Malawi Visit

The Malawi Leadership Seminar met from Dec. 20-24, 2017 in Blantyre, Malawi. We met in the beautiful church owned facility with about 40 in attendance in the nation’s financial and commercial center.

Educator of the Year

Linda “Andi” Chapman has been named “Educator of the Year” for 2017 by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She was honored at a dinner in Dallas, Texas.
A open Bible on a table.

Christ’s Last Hours

4 minutes
What was our Savior going through at this moment on His final day of physical life?

New England Hosts Pinewood Derby and International Night

In the history of church socials, perhaps never had an international foods potluck combined with a pinewood derby race. Yet, in the New England UCG, it has been done twice!

Senior Pastor Transfer—East Africa

In January, John Elliott completed 15 years of service to UCG East Africa as senior pastor as he announced his retirement from that position. He and his wife Merrie began serving there in 2003 and have made 36 visits to...

Construction Underway on New Video Recording Studio

During the last week of January construction began on the Church’s new video recording studio.

Kubiks/Seiglies Visit to Chile/Argentina January 2018

From Jan. 17-30 Victor Kubik and his wife Bev, along with Mario and Caty Seiglie, visited Chile and Argentina on a remarkable and informative trip. They visited the United Church of God congregation in Santiago, Chile and a new group...
We must look out for each other and not grumble about doing good for our brothers and sisters.

Grumbling

3 minutes
Instead of grumbling, we can choose to keep it to ourselves or speak to the individual about the issue one-on-one.
The history of the Exodus provides us with a powerful symbolism. God listened to the Israelites while they were in Egypt and He listens to you.

God Is Listening

4 minutes
In the upcoming Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread, let’s remember how God has heard us in our distress.

UYC 2017 Reports

Winter Camp WisconsinDec. 27-Jan. 2

Visit to Zambia

For my wife Debbie and I, our first trip to Zambia last December was an entry into another dimension where God is working to prepare another group to fit among the firstfruits of the Kingdom of God. We met a...

110 Benefit From Garden Grove Women’s Enrichment Weekend

“What’s Your Love Language? Discover and Unlock the Possibilities” was the intriguing theme for the 2018 Women’s Enrichment Weekend sponsored by the Garden Grove, California, congregation.
How do you make new people at church feel welcome? Do you go up to them and introduce yourself? How do you put in-speak aside and focus on God’s love in these type of conversations?

A Visitor’s First Visit to a UCG Sabbath Services

9 minutes
God willing, there will be many visitors coming through our doors during the days and years to come. They will come in at the proper time. I hope and...